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Kurt Cobain of Nirvana Died 25 Years Ago Today

The band's top 15 songs, ranked

April 5, 2019

On April 8, 1994, Nirvana fans around the world were left stunned by the news that frontman Kurt Cobainhad died three days earlier. His band and the songs he wrote provided the soundtrack for a generation of disgruntled youth. Most knew Cobain dealt with heath issues and addiction, but news of his suicide greatly impacted those who listened to his music.